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    George Skelton: Don't blame politicians for California's sky-high gas prices. Blame COVID-19

    by George Skelton, Los Angeles Times Nov 19, 2021 3 minutes

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Who can we blame for record-high gasoline prices? Sorry. No one in particular. The worst culprit is COVID-19.

    I'd love to blame some politicians, such as Gov. Gavin Newsom.

    After all, this governor does look guilty.

    The price of practically any commodity is based on the principle of supply and demand. And Newsom has declared all-out war on oil production in California as he leads the state's fight against global warming.

    He has decreed that there'll be no new gas-burning cars sold in California starting in 2035 and that all

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